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2001 Buick Century Engine Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
3%of 145 total for the year
Median mileage
128,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Buick Century, 3% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,250 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“We bought are Century like 3 months ago with 109k on it we noticed the transmission was shifting hard when car is warmed up or restarted GM current knows about just feeling it not there problem well it is a costly one to car owns as I read on the internet over 50 thousand complaints for this issue I feel GM has to recall this issue its there mistake not mine are Century other wise is a fine car but dash is out for odo and that GM cutting corners as well its poor penmenship on their behalf as car makers and we love them but we need them to do more and be like the old GM good and honest thanks…”

NHTSA complaint #10520902, filed 2013-06, 111,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2001 Buick Century. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10626573, filed 2014-08, 200,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2001 Buick Century. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated and the temperature warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the oil level and discovered that the anti freeze was leaking into the oil. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower gasket intake set failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,900 and the current mileage was 144,950.”

NHTSA complaint #10595213, filed 2014-05, 144,900 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200515%
2004410%
200322%
200285%
200143%
200063%
199963%
199711%
199113%

Other parts of the 2001 Buick Century

Engine cooling
27 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Buick Century

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology